Comparison

Watersports Tracker vs Downwind Crew

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Watersports Tracker

Track your watersports sessions with detailed metrics like distance, duration, and speed. Analyze your performance with playback and save notes. Integrates with the Health app and offers audio feedback.

Highlights
  • Track kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, and more
  • Detailed session statistics (distance, duration, speed)
  • Session playback and analysis
  • Save notes about each session
  • Heart rate data analysis
  • Health app integration and activity ring updates
  • Audio feedback on distance and duration
Features
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Watersports tracker - the best app dedicated to watersports such as: kayaking, canoe and rafting, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, sup, sailing and yachting. After each session you can see it on the map and check detailed statistics of your session such as: - distance - duration - max speed - average speed New features: - playback session and analyse it in details - save notes about each session - analyse heart rate data throughout your workout - saving data to Health app - updating activity rings - audio feedback on distance and duration every mile/kilometer This app uses subscriptions for pro features for periods: 1 Year, 6 Months, 3 Months. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
 – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
 – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, it will be charged the price of subscription you have chosen – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
 This app also uses Health app to provide: - heart rate data There is also an option to track your sessions with your phone but remember you need to use good waterproof case for that because iPhone is not water proof. Sport icons designed by Freeepik Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://watersportstracker.com/iOSApp.html

About

Downwind Crew

This app connects paddlers for organized downwind runs. It simplifies shuttle logistics, allowing users to find fellow paddlers by craft, pace, and route. Coordinate vehicles, seats, and transport to ensure a smooth paddling experience.

Highlights
  • Organize downwind runs
  • Find paddlers by craft and pace
  • Coordinate shuttle logistics
  • Direct messaging and crew chat
  • Browse official routes with safety notes
  • Track runs and build paddler profiles
Features
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Downwind Crew helps paddlers find each other, organize downwind runs, and solve shuttle logistics before getting on the water. Built for the paddling community, Downwind Crew makes it easier to coordinate the details that can turn a great paddle into a logistical headache. Use Downwind Crew to: • Create and join downwind runs • See who is available to paddle • Find paddlers by craft, pace, route, and availability • Coordinate vehicles, passenger seats, and canoe transport • See whether your shuttle is ready before launch • Message paddlers directly or chat with your run crew • Browse official routes with maps, difficulty ratings, and safety notes • Track upcoming and completed runs • Build a paddler profile with craft, pace, experience, and favorite routes Shuttle planning is built directly into each run. As paddlers join and add their transportation information, Downwind Crew automatically shows whether the crew has enough vehicles, seats, and canoe capacity to make the shuttle work. Whether you paddle OC1, OC2, surfski, SUP, or other supported craft, Downwind Crew keeps the plan, crew, and logistics in one place. Find your crew. Chase the pace.

Screenshots

Watersports Tracker4 screens
Downwind Crew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Downwind Crew at none against Watersports Tracker's 10. Downwind Crew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Watersports Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Watersports Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Downwind Crew asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Downwind Crew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Watersports Tracker has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watersports Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, Downwind Crew monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Watersports Tracker versus Downwind Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatersports TrackerDownwind Crew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRozga WojciechStyron Enterprises, Inc

Customer experience

Watersports Tracker

All ratings1,383 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.2%

Downwind Crew

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Watersports Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sessions not saving properly after app crashes
  • Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Incorrect activity type displayed in Apple Health
  • Max speed reporting unrealistically high in some cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more watersports (e.g., kitesurfing, windsurfing)
  • Implement heart rate monitoring on iPhone app
  • Allow more control over data display during sessions
  • Improve session data export and sharing options
  • Provide better integration with other fitness apps and platforms

Downwind Crew

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Watersports Tracker

Subscriptions9
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$23.993 Months
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$24.993 Months
Show 6 more
  • 6 Months7 Days trial2 variants$29.996 Months
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • 3 Months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • 6 Months7 Days trial$44.996 Months
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Downwind Crew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watersports Tracker free?
Watersports Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Downwind Crew free?
Downwind Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Watersports Tracker or Downwind Crew?
Downwind Crew is rated higher. Watersports Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Downwind Crew averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Watersports Tracker or Downwind Crew have ads?
Neither Watersports Tracker nor Downwind Crew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watersports Tracker or Downwind Crew?
Watersports Tracker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Downwind Crew monthly. Most recently, Watersports Tracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Downwind Crew on November 6, 2026.

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